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https://finder.porsche.com/gb/en-GB/details/porsch... I have been scouring the Dealerships for some time until I came across this beauty yesterday . Straight onto the phone only to find that someone earlier had left a deposit and subject to viewing was buying the car . The search continues . Comparatively new to Porsche ownership its a lot of car for the money ?

reddiesel said: https://finder.porsche.com/gb/en-GB/details/porsch... I have been scouring the Dealerships for some time until I came across this beauty yesterday . Straight onto the phone only to find that someone earlier had left a deposit and subject to viewing was buying the car . The search continues . Comparatively new to Porsche ownership its a lot of car for the money ? No that does look beautiful

Looks great

Blimey, I thought they cost a lot more than that. That’s a pretty good price for such a capable car

nebpor said: Blimey, I thought they cost a lot more than that. That’s a pretty good price for such a capable car On the face of it yes, but dig a little deeper… 7 years old, not an ‘S’, and not first choice interior colour Alternatively…. C2s 992 £8k more, similar performance, a generation newer and a 1/3 of the age. https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202210251...

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202207137...

https://collectingcars.com/for-sale/2014-porsche-9...

I’m not sure what the first choice interior was for a 991 Turbo, but this looks nice to me. It reminds me of Californication. It’s 90K, not 97K or 110K and it looks decent. You’d get 2 years warranty. If you buy on collecting cars you get no consumer protection and someone could easily be attempting to offload a car with a major hidden problem.

It’s £5k over priced to be decent value. OPC Swindon we’re selling a 991.1 Turbo for 79k last month. There were 2 991.1 TS in the OPC network within the last month at low 80k. Not that I was obsessively following them or anything…

Grantstown said: I’m not sure what the first choice interior was for a 991 Turbo, but this looks nice to me. It reminds me of Californication. It’s 90K, not 97K or 110K and it looks decent. You’d get 2 years warranty. If you buy on collecting cars you get no consumer protection and someone could easily be attempting to offload a car with a major hidden problem. My thoughts entirely , thanks everyone for all the comments

Wilmslowboy said: nebpor said: Blimey, I thought they cost a lot more than that. That’s a pretty good price for such a capable car On the face of it yes, but dig a little deeper… 7 years old, not an ‘S’, and not first choice interior colour Alternatively…. C2s 992 £8k more, similar performance, a generation newer and a 1/3 of the age. https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202210251... This. That's overpriced. Personally I'd try and find an S with a different interior. Imo of course, your money so your choice.

When you consider the provenance and mileage of the car and where its coming from I didn't think it was that overpriced . Clearly I will get cheaper though not possibly better . The Carrera S I simply have no interest in , for me its the wrong colour and the wrong Model and besides I already have a GTS in Carmine . It would sadly be a braver man than me that handed over close to £100k for any Porsche bought privately in such an environment .

reddiesel said: When you consider the provenance and mileage of the car and where its coming from I didn't think it was that overpriced . Clearly I will get cheaper though not possibly better . The Carrera S I simply have no interest in , for me its the wrong colour and the wrong Model and besides I already have a GTS in Carmine . It would sadly be a braver man than me that handed over close to £100k for any Porsche bought privately in such an environment . OPC supplied S at the same money, the non S you posted is at least 5k too expensive probably 10. https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202209059...

It is a 1 owner car, which is always nice to see. What that equates to in £ is subjective of course.

Grantstown said: It is a 1 owner car, which is always nice to see. What that equates to in £ is subjective of course. Indeed, but personally i buy on condition and history. Mileage and owners is generally immaterial if the former checks out. Unless of course its moon miles then you could be looking at huge maintenance bills in the very near future. But i would not be spending 90k on a non S car. The brakes alone are worth it, particularly the road miles you get out of PCCBs. Also, resale, I imagine an S car would sell easier and maintain a premium if required.

reddiesel said: When you consider the provenance and mileage of the car and where its coming from I didn't think it was that overpriced . Clearly I will get cheaper though not possibly better . The Carrera S I simply have no interest in , for me its the wrong colour and the wrong Model and besides I already have a GTS in Carmine . It would sadly be a braver man than me that handed over close to £100k for any Porsche bought privately in such an environment . Hi Can I ask is your GTS 991.1 or 991.2 I’m looking at changing from my 997.2 to either a 991 GTS or turbo/turbo s interested in the reason for changing I’m currently thinking.2 GTS reasoning I can have a newer one for same money as turbo and the performance in the .2 is probably enough

Stretching to a turbo s a no brainer. Gen 2 even better.

RicM5 said: Hi Can I ask is your GTS 991.1 or 991.2 I’m looking at changing from my 997.2 to either a 991 GTS or turbo/turbo s interested in the reason for changing I’m currently thinking.2 GTS reasoning I can have a newer one for same money as turbo and the performance in the .2 is probably enough Its a relatively low mileage 991.1 in Carmine Ric which is one of the last normally aspirated . I have absolutely no reason for changing other than a Turbo in Black has always been appealing . I havent any interest in Investment potential , I tend to drive my cars daily and at nearly 60 years of age who cares?

Mumsn3t said: OPC supplied S at the same money, the non S you posted is at least 5k too expensive probably 10. https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202209059... Thanks , I did spot this earlier . I am contemplating going to see my old man in Glasgow next week so I may take a run up there . My choice however would still have been the London car .

reddiesel said: https://finder.porsche.com/gb/en-GB/details/porsch... I have been scouring the Dealerships for some time until I came across this beauty yesterday . Straight onto the phone only to find that someone earlier had left a deposit and subject to viewing was buying the car . The search continues . Comparatively new to Porsche ownership its a lot of car for the money ? Looks nice but always amazes me how sometimes they miss some basic cheap options. Who wouldn’t have paid for the Porsche crests on the headrests when that car was new for instance

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craigjm said: reddiesel said: https://finder.porsche.com/gb/en-GB/details/porsch... I have been scouring the Dealerships for some time until I came across this beauty yesterday . Straight onto the phone only to find that someone earlier had left a deposit and subject to viewing was buying the car . The search continues . Comparatively new to Porsche ownership its a lot of car for the money ? Looks nice but always amazes me how sometimes they miss some basic cheap options. Who wouldn’t have paid for the Porsche crests on the headrests when that car was new for instance Me too. Stunning car buy!

reddiesel said: Thanks , I did spot this earlier . I am contemplating going to see my old man in Glasgow next week so I may take a run up there . My choice however would still have been the London car . After buying a Range Rover from Scotland that literally started dissolving underneath, Id avoid all Scottish cars. Granted, Id expect the Porsche to be built better but all that moisture and salt adds up over time. My Range Rover had covered 40k miles and was 4 years old. Underneath it looked 20 years old and 200k miles, any non-plastic exposed component failed or was beginning to fail.

reddiesel said: Its a relatively low mileage 991.1 in Carmine Ric which is one of the last normally aspirated . I have absolutely no reason for changing other than a Turbo in Black has always been appealing . I havent any interest in Investment potential , I tend to drive my cars daily and at nearly 60 years of age who cares? Totally get where you’re coming from not in a dissimilar position Be good to hear your thoughts once you’re in possession of the turbo Best of luck 🤞

reddiesel said: RicM5 said: Hi Can I ask is your GTS 991.1 or 991.2 I’m looking at changing from my 997.2 to either a 991 GTS or turbo/turbo s interested in the reason for changing I’m currently thinking.2 GTS reasoning I can have a newer one for same money as turbo and the performance in the .2 is probably enough Its a relatively low mileage 991.1 in Carmine Ric which is one of the last normally aspirated . I have absolutely no reason for changing other than a Turbo in Black has always been appealing . I havent any interest in Investment potential , I tend to drive my cars daily and at nearly 60 years of age who cares? A 991.1 GTS in Carmine. Wowzer. Sounds like my perfect upgrade

Mumsn3t said: After buying a Range Rover from Scotland that literally started dissolving underneath, Id avoid all Scottish cars. Granted, Id expect the Porsche to be built better but all that moisture and salt adds up over time. My Range Rover had covered 40k miles and was 4 years old. Underneath it looked 20 years old and 200k miles, any non-plastic exposed component failed or was beginning to fail. Trust me.......You dont have to go as far as Scotland to find crap Range Rovers . You know the saying in the Trade , " When the Warranties Out Im Out "

RicM5 said: Totally get where you’re coming from not in a dissimilar position Be good to hear your thoughts once you’re in possession of the turbo Best of luck ?? Thanks Ric , I shall keep looking .